Holiday party season is officially underway! Whether you’re hostessing or attending this year, I’ve got you covered. Today we’re talking hostess gifts, recipes, hostess tips, and more! I’ve talked with some of my favorite tastemakers who also weighed in on all of their hostessing tips & tricks.
Read MoreNow that November is here it’s officially time to start prepping for the holidays because ready or not, here they come! Even if you’re not ready to start thinking about Christmas (me neither!), it’s time to start getting you and your home ready for the season. Being with family and friends is a huge part of the holidays, and welcoming them into your home as guests can be daunting! Today I’m sharing six ways to prepare your guest room and bathroom for the holidays! Whether you’re a seasoned pro, or hostessing rookie, these special touches will make your guests feel right at home this holiday season.
Read MoreWhile I was at Market I attended an educational panel moderated by The Potted Boxwood, all about Form, Function & Family in the home. The fabulous panelists were Sarah Bartholomew, Jessica Bennett, Lauren Clement, Liz Goldberg, and Lori Paranjape. All of these women were so knowledgable and gave such good answers! I wanted to do a whole blog post on this topic because I feel like the issue of making your home pretty and practical is so widely discussed. I took notes during the panel so I’m going to break them down by question and answers of the panelists but I also have included some other bullet points, and ways to have performance fabrics in your home without a designer!
Read MoreIt is no secret that I think of animal print as a neutral! Whether it’s cheetah, antelope, or a zebra hide, I don’t discriminate when it comes to animal prints. I throw them in with florals, solids, geometrics, whatever, BUT if you are new to the animal print game they may be a little intimidating. Today I’m sharing a few tips to incorporate animal prints into your home, some of my favorite animalistic items, and of course some inspo pics!
Read MoreIf y’all don’t know by now I’m a sucker for all things organization! I could look at pictures of perfectly organized closets, pantries, or rooms for hours. There’s just something so satisfying about everything having a place. I have been following Rachel Parcell for several years and she recently finished her new home build, and it’s stunning! The whole house, designed by Alice Lane, is absolutely incredible but the pantry in particular stuck out to me.
Read MoreAh, the beloved #shelfie. Everyone loves the look of a flawlessly styled shelf, it just makes you happy inside! However, some people look at their empty or cluttered shelves in sheer panic and have no idea where to start. Styling for me is calming and comes second nature, but for some people it is so daunting! I live in a (tiny) DC apartment so I don’t have many spaces to style but I love having this etagere to accessorize!
Read MoreAfter working in the design industry and becoming familiar with different aspects of design, I have noticed a few things that take a home from beautiful to “custom”. Anyone can purchase stunning furniture, paint their walls the perfect shade, add just the right amount of antiques, and make their home stunning, BUT, in my experience it is the small custom details that make the biggest impact.
Read MoreLet’s talk patterns! A good pattern play can elevate a room like no other. Pattern mixing is a trend that’s here to stay, and many designers these days use the “more is more” mentality when it comes to mixing and matching patterns.
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